Care Trade - Supporting and preparing autistic people for employment

The Autism Project is now offering three pathway options to support learners to develop their skills for work, their confidence, and their independence.

Learners will be assessed before joining the project as the admissions process. A pathway will be chosen for them based on their needs, aspirations, and EHCP outcomes. All our pathways support and prepare learners to identify their aspirations and develop transferrable skills for their futures. After each year, learners will be reassessed to ensure the next pathway is right for them.

Our curriculum offer varies on each pathway but is holistic and includes opportunities for learners to attend work experience placements in real working environments, travel training sessions, Speech & Language Therapy (SaLT- if required on EHCP), enrichment and social events, and Functional Skills Maths and English (City & Guilds, up to Level 2). Learners have a job coach and person-centred planning is used to support learners to work towards their individual goals and outcomes.

For more information about The Autism Project, please contact us at TAP@caretradeuk.org

Job Seekers Plus

Job Seekers Plus is a unique and innovative programme designed to provide an enriching experience for Neurodivergent individuals, Funded by Coity Bridge Foundation It is for Neurodivergent individuals 25 and over in the London area.

We can also offer places to anyone under 25 without an EHCP. The programme is tailored to provide personal career profiles, workshops, insight days, interview skills and job fair visits.

Through Jobseekers Plus, participants will gain valuable insights into different types of jobs and develop the skills required to succeed in the workplace. Support and guidance is provided to help individuals to achieve their goals, build confidence, and develop a successful career.

For more information about Job Seekers Plus, please contact us at info@caretradeuk.org 

CareTrade as a charity also provides ‘In work support’ - support, training and consultancy in the workplace for employees and employers.

In work support is funded by the employer or through the government Access to Work scheme.

Page reviewed 18.06.25